Shooting the Breeze 17-19
04-03-2021, 02:12 PM
#2132
No MRI without valium. My second MRI for my shoulder was so unpleasant. Had to move me in out a couple times, reposition the shoulder/arm. I had been given valium but it wasn't enough. The next time I needed an MRI I told my doc I wasn't driving myself, I didn't care if they had to pour me into the MRI machine. He upped the dose. No issue.
Hope all is well, Deb.
Good luck to you as well, Dean.
Hope all is well, Deb.
Good luck to you as well, Dean.
04-03-2021, 02:59 PM
#2133
I had to have three MRIs today (well two MRAs and one MRI). I have had one before and took three Xanax to get through it (successfully). This time the duration was more than twice as long, so between the anxiety and the thought of having to hold in one position for 1 hr 40 min (actually turned out to be two), I was pretty sure it was not going to happen. There was no getting out and maybe just doing one or two and the last later. I took two Valium beforehand and another one right before the test. The radiologist came in a few times to talk to me and encourage me to stick it out. The first time she said I had only been in there for 20 min! Not good news at all. I was fairly certain I was going to have to abort. So she talked to me a couple more times, and finally said I only had 10 min left. I was shocked. Turns our I had dosed off a lot more than I thought. I was very thankful to make it through. Would not like another one but at least I have a good idea now what works for me to get through it.
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Kyras (04-04-2021)
04-03-2021, 03:19 PM
#2134
I don’t mind MRIs but two hours would drive me up a wall. Hope everything is ok.
04-03-2021, 05:07 PM
#2135
Thanks Deb, I learned something new today. I was not aware of the MRA modality.
now that I know I hope everything is copacetic.
now that I know I hope everything is copacetic.
04-03-2021, 07:44 PM
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I asked her if if I could do like one and come back because I was getting stiff from holding the position for so long. Nope...she said if I bailed the whole test would have to be repeated. I think because I was having contrast and she had to take advantage of that while the dye was in. There should be a better way. My tests were so long because of the detail required in the films. Also, it was an older machine so no music. When I made the appts I was told 1 hr 40 min. Then when I called about the drug dosage I was told 1 hr 10 min. Much better. Then when I got there she told me it was actually the original 1 hr 40. My anxiety had already been pretty high for the previous 10 days after making the appt, so it was all I could do not to bag it before it started. Needless to say, I am much more relaxed tonight.
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valentine (04-04-2021)
04-03-2021, 07:51 PM
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Another thing was the mask. She told me I should keep it on because of the ventilation in the room not being the best. I said no way and took it off. I had also read that there are open MRIs and asked her about those. She said the tests take longer and for various reasons would recommend against it. My thing was not being able to see out. For these, I could look down (without moving) and see the room a bit which helped. And the machine was not as close to my face as I expected. So a couple of positives.
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valentine (04-04-2021)
04-04-2021, 03:19 AM
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04-04-2021, 03:23 AM
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Another thing was the mask. She told me I should keep it on because of the ventilation in the room not being the best. I said no way and took it off. I had also read that there are open MRIs and asked her about those. She said the tests take longer and for various reasons would recommend against it. My thing was not being able to see out. For these, I could look down (without moving) and see the room a bit which helped. And the machine was not as close to my face as I expected. So a couple of positives.
04-04-2021, 03:33 AM
#2140
Wishing the best for you Deb.